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L123 JKH

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,503 mi
Last recorded45,503 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 JKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 45,503 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 42,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 38,238 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 32,431 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 27,271 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 21,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 17,809 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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L123 JKH is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L123 JKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 9 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L123 JKH registered?

L123 JKH is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is L123 JKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L123 JKH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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